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TimesLIVE
25-06-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Black Coffee Foundation raises more than R500k for Mthatha flood victims
The Black Coffee Foundation has come to the aid of community members in Mthatha after heavy rains and flooding left them destitute. The floods in Mthatha left many residents without shelter, food and basic resources. Recognising the scale of the crisis, the foundation mobilised a coalition of partners and community supporters to provide essential relief to affected families. The organisation partnered with Feed the Nation, the Hollywoodbets Foundation, Nando's, Sompire, BidAir Cargo and NGL Logistics Group, to raise more than R500,000 to deliver supplies including food parcels, warm clothing, hygiene packs and other essentials. 'This is more than a relief effort; it's a call to action for all of us to step up and support our communities in times of crisis,' said CEO of the Black Coffee Foundation, Black Coffee's sister Lungie Maphumulo. 'The Eastern Cape holds a deep significance not only for the foundation, but for the many people who call it home. We are grateful to our partners and to every person who donated towards the cause. Giving back isn't only something we do, it's who we are.' Lungie urged more organisations to provide urgent relief and long-term support for those in need. 'We believe real impact comes through sustained action. The initiative is not a one-off campaign. It is part of our wider mission to continue showing up where it matters most. We understand the long road ahead for many families in Mthatha, and we intend to walk the road with them.'
The Citizen
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Help feed the nation with Soup for South Africa initiative
The Feed the Nation Foundation partnered with Pick n Pay to introduce its Soup for SA initiative, where customers can purchase a packet of Pick n Pay soup for R5 and help feed vulnerable communities this season. Also read: Schools' choir competition held in Amanzimtoti Feed the Nation has thus far distributed over 45 million meals to the needy, and now its lofty goal of 60 million is ever closer thanks to its latest partnership. The initiative has been launched across all Pick n Pay Hypermarket stores nationwide and will run until June 29. Seventy-five percent of the donated soup will be distributed to 2,675 primary schools through the Pick n Pay School Club, while the remaining 25% will be allocated to local civil society organisations selected by each hypermarket. Customers can purchase any quantity of soup packets, swipe their Smart Shopper card, and donate the packets at the designated vehicle trailer near the store entrance. Each soup packet donated equals one entry into a draw where one lucky Smart Shopper will win the trailer. 'As winter sets in, the need for food support grows significantly, especially in vulnerable communities. At Feed the Nation Foundation, we're proud to stand alongside our customers and partners to help meet this increased demand. Together, we're not only providing nourishment but also hope and dignity to those who need it most,' said Deirdre Mullins, national corporate social investment manager at Pick n Pay. For more South Coast Sun news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter and get news delivered straight to your inbox. Do you have more information pertaining to this story? Feel free to let us know by commenting on our Facebook page or you can contact our newsroom on 031 903 2341 and speak to a journalist. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
